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<blockquote data-quote="britz" data-source="post: 229672" data-attributes="member: 7865"><p>don't worry, you came to the right site to get advice on hunting rifles, you just may not agree with all the advice that is given <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>No experience w/ the browning x bolt, I like the Abolts, but I'm a fan of Rem 700's and the Tikka T3. I sound like a broken record on this site, but I would urge you to look at the Tikka if you want an accurate inexpensive rifle. The safety is better than the remmy in my opinion, and I am confident the accuracy is going to be just as good if not better than the browning. </p><p></p><p>I have never shot or handled Kimber so no advice there.</p><p></p><p>The 243 wssm is a bit of a barrel burner, but if you are just going to hunt big game and shoot a couple dozen rounds a year that is a moot point than. If you don't feel you need the power of a 7wsm, than I'd consider a 7-08 giving you excelent bullet selection, easy to come by ammo, moderate recoil and a very efficient case design. I currently have a 300wsm and you won't hear me complain about the 7wsm or the 300wsm - both on my favorites list. If you want a rifle that you can go to the range and really practice with than I'd reccomend getting something that isn't pushing the limits on velocity so you don't burn up your barrel in a couple years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="britz, post: 229672, member: 7865"] don't worry, you came to the right site to get advice on hunting rifles, you just may not agree with all the advice that is given ;) No experience w/ the browning x bolt, I like the Abolts, but I'm a fan of Rem 700's and the Tikka T3. I sound like a broken record on this site, but I would urge you to look at the Tikka if you want an accurate inexpensive rifle. The safety is better than the remmy in my opinion, and I am confident the accuracy is going to be just as good if not better than the browning. I have never shot or handled Kimber so no advice there. The 243 wssm is a bit of a barrel burner, but if you are just going to hunt big game and shoot a couple dozen rounds a year that is a moot point than. If you don't feel you need the power of a 7wsm, than I'd consider a 7-08 giving you excelent bullet selection, easy to come by ammo, moderate recoil and a very efficient case design. I currently have a 300wsm and you won't hear me complain about the 7wsm or the 300wsm - both on my favorites list. If you want a rifle that you can go to the range and really practice with than I'd reccomend getting something that isn't pushing the limits on velocity so you don't burn up your barrel in a couple years. [/QUOTE]
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